The reunification train which travels throughout the North and South
of Vietnam is a great way to travel. Make your reservation the day before
departure. You have your choice of hard or cushioned seats, and sleepers
with hard or cushioned bunks!
And if you take the express, (60 US$) you'll get to your destination
even faster (by a few hours). And you'll save yourself a night in a hotel
by taking the train.
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